Costilla County Schools & Education
Costilla County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
71.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
71.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,004
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#32
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Costilla County
Measured School Summary
Costilla County faces educational challenges with a school score of 33/100 and a graduation rate of 71.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Costilla County spends $8,004 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 12.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Costilla County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
2 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #32 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
71.1%
12.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,004
$557 above the state average
School coverage
2
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Costilla County has 2 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Costilla County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Costilla County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#32
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Sierra Grande School District No. R-30
Other grade structure
289 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Centennial School District No. R-1
Other grade structure
193 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Centennial School District No. R-1 is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Costilla County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Costilla County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Costilla County, Colorado
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Focused K-12 Comprehensive Education
Costilla County employs a unique educational model with two comprehensive PK-12 schools serving 482 students. Two districts each manage a single school building, streamlining resources for the county’s student population. There are no charter or middle-school-only facilities, as all grades are integrated into single-campus environments.
A Tale of Two Consolidated Districts
Sierra Grande School District No. R-30 is the larger provider, enrolling 289 students in its K-12 program. Centennial School District No. R-1 serves the remaining 193 students in the county. Both districts prioritize the continuity of having a student's entire academic career on one campus.
The All-in-One School Feel
Education in Costilla County is entirely rural, with an average school size of 241 students. Because schools serve grades PK through 12, older students and younger children often share the same campus, creating a multi-generational community bond. Sierra Grande K-12 is the larger of the two facilities, providing a central hub for the eastern portion of the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Costilla County
Reported Enrollment
482
2 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Costilla County
Sierra Grande School District No. R-30
Centennial School District No. R-1
2 Public Schools in Costilla County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Grande K-12 School | Record | Sierra Grande School District No. R-30 | BLANCA, 81123Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 289 |
| Centennial School | Record | Centennial School District No. R-1 | SAN LUIS, 81152Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 193 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,004
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Costilla County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Costilla County, Colorado?
Costilla County employs a unique educational model with two comprehensive PK-12 schools serving 482 students. Two districts each manage a single school building, streamlining resources for the county’s student population. There are no charter or middle-school-only facilities, as all grades are integrated into single-campus environments.
What are the major school districts in Costilla County, Colorado?
Sierra Grande School District No. R-30 is the larger provider, enrolling 289 students in its K-12 program. Centennial School District No. R-1 serves the remaining 193 students in the county. Both districts prioritize the continuity of having a student's entire academic career on one campus.
What is the school experience like in Costilla County?
Education in Costilla County is entirely rural, with an average school size of 241 students. Because schools serve grades PK through 12, older students and younger children often share the same campus, creating a multi-generational community bond. Sierra Grande K-12 is the larger of the two facilities, providing a central hub for the eastern portion of the county.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.